Frank X Walker is a poet with , widely acknowledged as the man who coined the term “Affrilachian” to represent African-Americans in the Appalachian region. UNC Asheville invited him to read selections from his work and discuss the nuances of what it means to be from the Appalachia.

Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore, TV host and producer, decorated US Army officer and social entrepreneur visits UNC Asheville to discuss economic disparity, the growing issue of gentrification in American cities and to tell the story of the “other” Wes Moore.

Asheville’s sixth annual Restaurant Week organized by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce kicked off showcasing 25 local restaurants with cuisines ranging from modern American fair at Ambrozia Bar and Bistro to rich truffles from Asheville’s French Broad Chocolate Lounge.

The second annual Asheville Coffee Expo is Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event provides the opportunity for vendors and the public to come together to drink, appreciate and learn about coffee.